Suggests that a collaborative relationship between a clinical supervisor and a reading teacher can improve the teacher's effectiveness through a preobservation conference and identification of problems, classroom observation, and a post-observation conference. (JC)

Explores the contexts of the letters citizens send their legislators, focusing exclusively on their value. Suggests that the letters about political issues and personal concerns sent by citizens are of great value to both the writer and the reader. (SKC)

Demographic and financial problems at Fairleigh Dickinson University were perceived in traditional business terms and a plan was formulated to cut expenses quickly by unloading personnel. A struggle over the role of faculty in governance has been waged since. (MLW)

The current agenda for school reform expresses the wish of elites to support traditional American values and social stratification, negating pluralism. The agenda has misconceptualized excellence, the necessary means to attain it, and the actors who will create it. An alternative is proposed based on teacher professionalism and local initiative.…

Describes curriculum planning processes for environmental education programs employed by secondary school teachers in Australia. Explains the phases involved with a school based curriculum project and provides a case study report to illustrate the approach. Offers suggestions for initiating and sustaining curriculum planning in environmental…

Social studies education should take place in a democratic atmosphere where students participate in decisions that affect them, raise and cope with moral and ethical considerations, and are a vital part of the governance of the school and classroom. A manifesto for such a democratic education is presented. (RM)

Faculty will participate in renewal when there is clear evidence that opportunity exists for change in the structure and functioning of academic programs and services and that status quo management may damage the institution's integrity. Faculty must also understand the scope and application of financial information shaping the resource flow. (MSE)

Presents a retrospective look at two citizen participation programs of the 1960s and 1970s. Cautions that involving the community cannot be left to chance but must be planned and structured. Presence of a school council may not mean that the entire community will have an interest in the life of the school. (SA)

The possibility that technology can be used to provide qualified citizens direct access to and participation in political decision-making processes will influence the social studies curriculum like no other innovation or event in our history. Teachers must introduce basic concepts of responsibility and participation in terms of direct democracy.…

Examines gap between private and public life and the resulting decline in civic participation. Emphasizes role of experiential education in developing civic consciousness through collaboration with business and community and utilizing its unique characteristics. Stresses benefits to experiential education, including ways to transfer peak…

Offers solutions to the problem of teacher isolation. (HOD)

Analysis of three English schools indicates that "low morale" is a diffuse phenomenon used by teachers to describe important aspects of their response to working life. It is always better management practice to accept this perception of reality than to take on defensive postures or deny its existence. (MLF)

Whitmore Lake's (Michigan) outcome-based planning model emphasizes starting the planning process by obtaining consensus on desired outcomes; involves students, teachers, staff, parents, and community in planning; and identifies the responsibilities of students, the home, and the school in helping students achieve the desired outcomes. (MJL)

Effective training, evaluation, and incentives are key aspects of this school system's six-level career ladder program for teacher development. The three-pronged committee structure for planning and communication and the program's ownership by everyone involved have been vital to its successful planning and development. (DCS)

A five-year school climate improvement program at a Colorado school district reduced discipline referrals, thefts, vandalism, and the daily absentee rate. The key to the program's success was directing the students toward responsible and humane behavior and helping them develop positive interpersonal skills. (MLF)